Kallappam

Kallappam

Desserts

Small, sweet cake dough balls, traditionally prepared in Kerala and served with warm milk.

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Kallappam is a popular dessert in Kerala. It consists of small, round cakes made from sweetened rice flour, and is often served with warm milk. This dessert, with its sweet flavor and soft texture, is enjoyed by all members of the family.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$4.62 $0.58 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.26
  • $1.46
  • $0.09
  • $1.88
  • $0.49
  • $0.44

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Mix the rice, salt, and pepper thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  2. Combine the coconut milk with other ingredients to achieve a smooth consistency. ≈ 4 min
  3. Heat a small amount of sugar and water in a saucepan until the mixture thickens and reaches the consistency of a porridge.
  4. Add the mixture to the dough and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  5. Pour the oil paint into an oven-safe dish, pour in the mixture, and cover with melted honey. ≈ 3 min
  6. Cook in the oven (or in a pressure cooker for 2-3 minutes) or steam for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, the leaves can be removed and ground to obtain a white powder.

The bill

Kallappam

  • wheat flour – 2 cups$0.26
  • white rice (white rice) – 1 cup$1.46
  • salt – 1/4 teaspoon$0.09
  • coconut milk – 1 cup$1.88
  • granulated sugar – 1 cup$0.49
  • coconut oil – 2 tablespoons$0.44

Total$4.62

that's $0.58 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • wheat flour – 2 cups
  • white rice (white rice) – 1 cup
  • salt – 1/4 teaspoon
  • coconut milk – 1 cup
  • granulated sugar – 1 cup
  • coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
  • water – as needed

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